Events Calendar

Reading & Crystal Bridges (book club)

Date: September 3, 2014
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Event DescriptionWednesdays, September 3-November 12 1:00-2:00 p.m. Class meets in the room 213 of the Whitfield building on SouthArk's west campus - 300 Southwest Avenue $25/person $10/person if over 50 (thanks to the Plus 50 Encore Completion Program) For more information or to register, call Tara at 870-864-8456 or e-mail ce@southark.edu. "Located in the heart of the country in Bentonville, Arkansas, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art explores the unfolding history of America by collecting and exhibiting outstanding works of ark that illuminate our artistic heritage and enrich our understanding and appreciation of our nation and ourselves." [www.crystalbridges.org] "Reading & Crystal Bridges" will discuss interesting novels and stories that have been selected to correlate with paintings and sculpture at Crystal Bridges. The class will meet once a week for twelve weeks, under the direction of Sarah Teague, culminating in a trip to Crystal Bridges. Sarah Shell Teague earned her Ph.D in English at the University of Mississippi. She has published several stories and essays, and currently serves as Associate Editor for El Dorado Insider's Guide and Cloud 9 magazine. She has taught Composition at SouthArk and is delighted to merge two loves, reading and art, into productive discussions in both classroom and museum settings. Tuition includes the weekly book club. Once registered, students will receive the list of works to be discussed. Travel arrangements will be discussed during class.